Phone: (306) 665-3322

Fax: (306) 665-5531

July 27, 2000

8:00-9:00         Registration and breakfast
9:00-10:00       Welcoming and opening remarks by the Premier, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture,
                               and representatives from the US and Mexican delegations

10:00-10:30 Coffee break

10:30-12:00 Panel discussion on biotechnology and identity preservation systems

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:40 Guest Speaker – Peter McCann, President, Ag-West Biotech Inc.

2:00-5:00 Biotech facility tours including:

- Saskatchewan Agriculture Biotechnology Information Center Tour

- Philom Bios Tour

- Saskatchewan Research Council Tour

6:00-7:00 Reception

7:00-9:00 Dinner

July 28, 2000

7:00-8:00 Breakfast

8:00-12:00 Morning Sessions:

v Meeting of the Canada/US Accord Working Group (PSAG) (agenda to be developed)

v Meeting of the US/Mexican Accord Working Group (agenda to be developed)

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:45 Afternoon Sessions:

v Meeting of the Canada/Mexico Accord Working Group (agenda to be developed)

v Meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

2:45-3:00 Coffee break

3:00-5:00 General Session:

v Review of working group accomplishments and plans for 2000/01

v Review of Accord structure and operations

6:00-8:00 Dinner and Tour at Wanaskewin (a native American heritage site, with trails, a pavilion with a theatre, archeological dig sites, a viewing area of the archaeological labs, demonstration teepees and dancing exhibitions)

July 29, 2000

9:00-5:00 Tour (optional) of Saskatchewan agricultural facilities (possibilities include: cattle feedlot and ethanol plant, Prairie Swine Research Center, manufacturing plant and potash mine)

Note: For those not wishing to partake in the tour, arrangements could be made for recreational activities such as golf or fishing

6:00-9:00 Dinner at Western Development Museum and tour of facilities

Spousal Activities Schedule

July 27, 2000

10:00 - 11:00 Ukrainian Museum of Canada

11:00 - 11:30 Depart for the Saskatoon Berry Barn

11:30 - 1:00 Lunch at the Berry Barn Eatery and Gift Shop

1:00 - 2:00 Shopping

2:00 Depart for Saskatoon

July 28, 2000

10:00 - 12:00 Saskatoon Forestry Farm and Zoo

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch at Sir Toby's Tavern

1:00 - 2:00 Saskatoon Lady River Cruise

2:00 - 3:00 Mendel Art Gallery

3:00 Back to Hotel

Please complete and return your registration form by June 26, 2000 or register online at http://www.agr.gov.sk.ca/accord. To access the conference website, the user id is "accord" and the password is "triaccord".

Depending on the number and age of children attending, we may offer children's events as well. There will be the option for all registrants of attending Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, a riverside performance of the play "A Winter's Tale". The play runs from 8:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. The ticket prices are $17.00 per Adult and $12.25 per Child. The tickets will be available at the conference registration desk. Children are allowed and encouraged to attend the spousal tours.